Introduction

The UK Health Act 2006 introduced new monitoring and inspection requirements for controlled drugs. These new arrangements are designed to work within and alongside existing governance systems to promote the safe, secure and effective use of controlled drugs.

Regulations made under the Health Act - the Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations 2006 require healthcare organisations to appoint an Accountable Officer to be accountable for the safe management and use of controlled drugs in their organisation.

Destructions

• CD Destruction Request Form

Incidents

• Controlled Drugs Incident Report to Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer (CDAO)
• Reporting Incidents, Near Misses and Concerns - A Guide for NHS Staff and Contractors
• Dealing with spillages/breakages of Schedule 2 liquid Controlled Drugs

Good Practice Guidance

• A Guide to Good Practice in the Management of Controlled Drugs in Primary Care - Scotland (V3.0, April 2023)
• Form CDRF (CP): Requisition for Schedules 1, 2 and 3 Controlled Drugs​ (this form should be used for the transfer of Controlled Drug stock between Community Pharmacies)

Accountable Officer / Controlled Drug Governance Team Contacts

Scott Garden (Accountable Officer, Director of Pharmacy)
scott.garden2@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
0131 465 5667

Debbie Alexander (Lead Pharmacist for Controlled Drug Governance & Medicines Safety) Debbie.alexander4@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Izzy Goodwin (Administrative Support Officer)
isobel.goodwin@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
0131 465 7833

Emma Hughes (CD Inspection Officer)

emma.e.hughes@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

07771 390029

Lynda Aitken (CD Inspection Officer)

lynda.aitken@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

07771 390026

Miguel Ferrand (Information Analyst)
miguel.ferrand@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
0131 465 7832​

Team email: ControlledDrugGovernance@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk